SacyrNewsSeis voluntarios llevan el talento y la ingeniería de Sacyr a Mauritania
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Seis voluntarios llevan el talento y la ingeniería de Sacyr a Mauritania
Un grupo de seis profesionales de Sacyr se desplazó a Bir Moghrein (Mauritania) en el segundo viaje que organiza la Fundación Sacyr a este lugar para colaborar en el desarrollo de infraestructuras.
23/04/2026
Un grupo de seis profesionales de Sacyr ha participado en un voluntariado internacional organizado por la Fundación Sacyr en colaboración con la ONG UPlanet.
Paco Molina, Iván Roselló, Camila Quintín, Eva Abad, Lucía Cecilia y Ana Grande estuvieron durante una semana en Bir Moghrein, un pueblo aislado del norte de Mauritania. La expedición también contó con Rubén Fernández, hijo de Ana Grande, y con un grupo de 30 sanitarios de HumanCoop, cuatro miembros de UPlanet y un profesional de Viamed.
Esta es la segunda edición del voluntariado en Mauritania, que tiene como objetivo que profesionales de Sacyr ayuden a reparar y desarrollar infraestructuras que impactan en la vida de la población local.
Entre los proyectos en los que han colaborado, destaca la reparación de deficiencias en la desaladora del pueblo para mejorar la producción y la calidad del agua. Además, se ha creado la documentación técnica necesaria para instalar la nueva desaladora contenerizada que llegará en verano.
También se ha renovado la instalación eléctrica del centro de salud, se ha desarrollado un proyecto para instalar nuevas letrinas en la escuela de primaria y se ha avanzado en un proyecto de huerto de una hectárea para proveer de alimento a la población y dar trabajo a mujeres.
Por último, se ha organizado un taller de emprendimiento para dinamizar la economía local entre las mujeres.
Experiencia difícil pero reconfortante
“A nivel personal ha sido increíble poder vivir esta experiencia, te pone los pies en la tierra y te hace coger mucha perspectiva de la vida. A nivel profesional ha sido reconfortante poder aportar mi granito de arena a través de esta bonita profesión”, explica Camila Quintín (Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras).
Paco Molina e Iván Roselló, ambos de Sacyr Agua, han colaborado en la mejora de las instalaciones de la desaladora. Han ajustado la calidad del agua haciendo un sistema de mezcla con agua filtrada para aumentar la vida de las membranas. También han hecho una derivación del agua de lavado de filtros.
Paco Molina señala que es un viaje “para repetir”. “Ha sido una experiencia dura y amable, descorazonadora y enriquecedora, egoísta y solidaria, un cúmulo de sensaciones contrapuestas, pero siempre con un balance positivo”, añade.
“Hemos acortado diferencias con esfuerzo y colaboración”, afirma Iván Roselló.
“Nuestro grupo ha creado un ecosistema equilibrado en un lugar recóndito e inhóspito. Un baño de realidad que pone en su sitio mi concepto de ‘vida’”, afirma Eva Abad (Sacyr Proyecta).
Ana Grande (Sacyr Holding) destaca que este voluntariado es un “reto superado”. “He desarrollado ingeniería fuera de mi zona de confort, trabajo en equipo y aprendizaje real. Ha sido una experiencia que suma en lo profesional y en lo personal, gracias a las personas con las que he compartido esta aventura”, remarca Ana.
“Ha sido una experiencia dura pero muy reconfortante a la vez. Ayudar a estas personas que apenas tienen de nada te da otra perspectiva de la vida y lo realmente importante, que es ayudarnos los unos a los otros. Valoro la calidad humana de mis compañeros”, explica Lucía Cecilia (Sacyr Holding).
Rubén Fernández, encargado del área eléctrica, afirma que “la falta de material técnico dificultó el trabajo en la clínica, pero con esfuerzo e improvisación logramos hace nuestro trabajo”. “Ha sido una experiencia diferente y dura, pero he aprendido muchísimo de la suerte que tenemos de vivir en un país como en el que estamos y la facilidad que tenemos en Europa de beber agua del grifo y encontrar lo que necesitas en cualquier tienda”.
Colaboración con UPlanet
La colaboración de la Fundación Sacyr con UPlanet es fundamental para integrar infraestructuras en esta región poco desarrollada y aislada por una vasta extensión de desierto.
La próxima actuación en la que vamos a colaborar será en la instalación de una nueva desaladora contenerizada portátil que llegará en verano a Bir Moghrein.
“Nuestra colaboración con UPlanet nos ayuda a llegar a estas zonas remotas, donde gracias a nuestra ayuda, pueden contar con expertos del ámbito de las infraestructuras y agua que colaboren para mejorar las instalaciones de estas poblaciones”, explica Pedro Alonso, director de la Fundación Sacyr.
“Los voluntariados internacionales ayudan a nuestros profesionales a salir de su ámbito de actuación y a crecer como personas”, explica.
“En UPlanet creemos que el desarrollo de una comunidad pasa por mejorar las infraestructuras básicas, que permitan sembrar las bases de un desarrollo sostenible. Gracias a la colaboración y aportación de la Fundación Sacyr las acciones llevadas a cabo en agricultura, agua y sanidad han sido un éxito. Tienen un valor incalculable”, explica Matías Fernández, presidente de UPlanet, antiguo compañero de Sacyr Agua, y coordinador de la misión de terreno realizada en Bir Moghrein.
SacyrNewsFinal stretch for the TBM at the Barcelona Metro
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Gran Vía TBM launching shaft.
Final stretch for the TBM at the Barcelona Metro
The tunnel boring machine (TBM) destined to excavate the new section of Barcelona Metro's Line 8 is currently undergoing its final rigorous testing. It's now being prepared to begin its journey through the city's subsoil this summer, ultimately carving out nearly four kilometers of new tunnel to revolutionize mobility in the Catalan capital.
10/03/2026
This ambitious Barcelona Metro Line 8 extension will introduce four kilometers of new track, three new stations (Gràcia, Clínic, and Francesc Macià), and include a significant upgrade to the existing Espanya station. The Joint Venture (JV) awarded the project comprises Sacyr (27.5%), Ferrovial (27.5%), Copcisa (22.5%), and Copisa (22.5%).
The TBM, a critical component for this expansion, is presently in Sant Boi, where it's undergoing its conclusive tests.
“We are conducting thorough inspections, testing all components, software, automation, and mechanical functions to guarantee flawless operation before relocating it to the Gran Vía launching shaft,” explains Toni Julià, the JV's Construction Manager.
Later this month, the TBM's various components will commence their transfer to the launching shaft, marking the precise location where excavation will begin. This powerful machine is expected to remove over 300,000 cubic meters of earth.
The excavated material will be transported from Joan Miró Park via an auxiliary micro-tunnel constructed beneath Llançà Street. From there, a dedicated conveyor belt system will transfer the spoil to waiting trucks for disposal at a landfill.
“The launching shaft is progressing very well: the front section is being prepared with the base slab for TBM assembly, while the rear is being configured for its connection with the micro-tunnel. We are also erecting an acoustic enclosure to mitigate noise during the boring operations,” Juliá adds.
Even as the TBM assembly advances, other critical construction activities are in full swing.
At the Hospital Clínic and Francesc Macià station sites, hydrofraise trench cutters are actively constructing diaphragm walls that will reach an impressive depth of 82 meters. These are set to be the deepest ever built in Spain.
These robust diaphragm walls are essential; they will enable the safe excavation of the shafts through which the TBM will pass and, subsequently, facilitate the construction of the underground caverns designed to house the station platforms.
Key Highlights of this Major Infrastructure Project
“With an anticipated 19 million annual users, this project represents one of the most socially and economically beneficial undertakings within the Generalitat's Infrastructure Master Plan,” Toni Julià emphasizes.
The L8 extension will seamlessly connect Barcelona's two primary railway networks—Baix Llobregat and Vallès—managed by FGC. This integration is poised to significantly enhance intermodality and overall city-wide mobility. The project carries a budget of €322 million and is scheduled for completion within 61 months.
SacyrNewsSacyr delivers two key higwhay sections in Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
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Sacyr delivers two key higwhay sections in Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
These projects bring Sacyr's total road infrastructure developments in the U.S. to 12, representing a cumulative investment exceeding $1.3 billion (€1.11 billion).
23/04/2026
Sacyr has announced the completion of construction on two significant highway projects in Lubbock, Texas: the FM 1585 highway (the new Loop 88) and the reconstruction of US 62. Both contracts, awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), had a combined value of $180 million.
With the successful delivery of these two roadways, Sacyr has now completed 12 road infrastructure projects across the United States – four in Texas and eight in Florida. This achievement further solidifies Sacyr's strong presence in the U.S. market, with a cumulative investment exceeding $1.3 billion (€1.11 billion).
FM 1585
The FM 1585 project in Lubbock is a critical component of the Loop 88 program and a cornerstone of the area's transportation infrastructure. This development involved transforming a four-mile, two-lane section of FM 1585 (also known as 130th Street) into a modern six-lane freeway, complete with frontage roads, bridges, and ramps.
These significant upgrades are designed to accommodate the region's increasing traffic demands, enhance motorist safety, and significantly reduce congestion.
US 62
The comprehensive reconstruction of US 62 (19th Street) covered a vital 3.3-mile urban corridor, crucial for downtown Lubbock's connectivity between Memphis Avenue and I-27.
This extensive undertaking encompassed significant upgrades to the drainage system, sidewalks, asphalt paving, traffic signals, and street lighting. The completed project is expected to substantially enhance safety, reduce traffic congestion, and bolster mobility capacity for thousands of daily users in the area.
Sacyr's Commitment to U.S. Infrastructure Development
Sacyr commenced operations in the U.S. market in 2018 and has since been awarded a total of 16 projects across the country.
In 2024, Sacyr, as part of a consortium, secured its first major transportation infrastructure concession contract in the U.S.: a section of the I-10 highway in Louisiana. This landmark project will involve an overall investment of €3 billion, with over €2 billion specifically allocated to the construction phase.
As outlined in its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, Sacyr is committed to further expanding its operations in key English-speaking markets, including the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.
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